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I think changing the tires would be on the top of the list of maintenance items, if they are 1985 dated. There's no mention of any documentation that can authenticate the 900+ mileage claim. The underside sure looks clean, though!

I will freely admit that I love the color—I just would prefer it on a T Type. Agreed on the tires, but at least these Rivieras have good choices in replacements (Corvettes of the same year are hosed).

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Hi all. New to this forum, but not new to collecting Buicks. I am interested in buying a 1965 Riviera Gran Sport on Hemmings.com Ad # 2292832.

I have spoken with the owner and he has sent additional pictures. The car is located in California.

I am waiting for Monday to see if the Carbs are the correct #'s and also the #'s for the distributor. It does bave the BS trans. Supposed to be numbers matching Motor, etc.

The owners name is Jesse Horn and he says his partner in the car is Tim Sweely who is supposed to be well known in the Riviera world as he is a large manufacturer /supplier for 1963-1965 Riviera parts.

Both are members of the ROA. I was wondering if anyone knows about this car or has any opinions on the car and owners.

I have spoken to a couple of friends including Ken Lisk who owns a '65 Non GS with dual carbs from the factory.

They are the ones who gave me the Carb and Distributor #'s and also a link to the discussion on his car here.

I am a long time GSCA, BCA, and AACA member with Senior and Grand National Award cars. One was also nominated last year for a National Award.

Any info or help would be greatly appreciated, because I really would like to try to purchase this car.

I did email Tom Mooney who was reccomended to me by Ken L., but I have not recieved a reply yet.

Thanks in advance for any help I can get.

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P.S. Just want to say thank you to Tom Mooney for getting back to me right after my previous post. Just ended a nice detailed phone conversation with him. I received a lot of information, that really helped a Riviera novice like me. I learned a lot about the Gran Sport to go forward with in my persuit for one of these cars, if not this one then something else in the future. Thanks again Tom, it was a pleasure to talk to you.

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P.S. Just want to say thank you to Tom Mooney for getting back to me right after my previous post. Just ended a nice detailed phone conversation with him. I received a lot of information, that really helped a Riviera novice like me. I learned a lot about the Gran Sport to go forward with in my pursuit for one of these cars, if not this one then something else in the future. Thanks again Tom, it was a pleasure to talk to you.

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When was the last time you saw one of these with the standard wheel covers?

I had to look it up on the ROA site. Seems like one of those standard inclusions where almost everybody bought an optional choice—another example would be the cloth split bench seat on the early eighth-generation cars.

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****1964 Riviera wanted **** I've been looking a couple of years for a nice '64 Riviera .... Prefer Sunburst Yellow ...... .Grenada Red or Claret Mist could work...... Prefer Black or White interior, ..... Saddle could work ....... Open to the different stock wheels and interior grades ..... No projects, no customs . I've looked at and passed on several and am still on the hunt. ..... It's out there somewhere. ... The pic is from High School, 1971 with my 7 year old '64 Riv...... Thanks !

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Well I guess our 1964 Riviera will be up for sale, currently getting the original nylon timing chain set replaced, California car, 96k original miles numbers matching. Runs very strong no knocks ticks or smoke. Non AC car, missing some rear interior seat trim, needs drivers side quarter panel repaired as it was hit and I had a body guy look at it , said he could put it on the frame rack and pull it no need to replace it. Originally white but was repainted that Wimbledon blue. It's a driver. Runs, stops, steers very well.